RunwithKat Show

On today’s Finish Line Features episode, athlete and client, Matt Zelaya will motivate and inspire you by discussing his running journey. Matt will discuss… Matt’s running history and how he started running Matt’s race history leading up to his most recent marathon Matt being diagnosed with minimal change disease Matt’s story about BQ’ing his second marathon ever The importance of finding the joy...

“So can I still run?” An injured runners’ favorite question. Runners want to keep running. And, in a situation of a runner with a race on the calendar, the countdown adds 10x more complexity. So, can runners still run while injured?  There’s a lot to unpack with this question, so, in this episode, Physical Therapist, Dr. Victoria Sekely discusses… Is It Safe To Run With An Injury or With Pain? Can...

Have you ever ran at a race and saw someone completely barefoot and thought “there’s no way that can be good for your body?” Although it is not a common thing to see, the question is valid. So, in this episode, Australian Podiatrist Dr. Andy Bryant discusses… Is Running Barefoot Good For You? Does Running Barefoot Increase Your Likelihood for Injury? Benefits of a Barefoot Lifestyle?  How Can Indi...

If you’re a runner, theres a good chance you have been told from someone that running is bad for you. Now add 26 miles to the conversation, and this conversation probably comes up 10 fold from non-runners. So, is running really bad for you? In this episode,  physical therapist, run coach, and owners of Spark Healthy Runner, Dr. Duane Scotti  will discuss… Is Running a Marathon Bad? (Generally Spea...

RED-S in runners is a syndrome not a lot of runners know about, however, is unfortunately more common than people realize. Not only can RED-S decrease your running performance, but can also lead to injury. So in this episode, Registered Dietician, Brooke Czarnecki will discuss… What is RED-S? Prevalence between male and female  Symptoms of RED-S? What body systems can be affected by developing RED...

As more and more people are challenging themselves to run 26.2 recently, I often times find that some runners don’t fully understand what they’re committing to when signing up for this distance. Running a marathon requires a HUGE physical and mental commitment. So, in this episode, Run Coach, Montana DePasquale will discuss… Why running the marathon distance has become more popular? Average minimu...

IT Band Syndrome (ITBS) is a common overuse running related injury that when dealing with it can be debilitating for runners. ITBS is also one of the few running related injuries that is especially mistreated by runners due to most running articles not displaying the most current level of research on what it is and how to treat it. So, in this episode, Physical Therapist, Dr. Alyssa Ford will disc...

On today’s Finish Line Features episode, Coach Claire Bartholic discusses her journey as a runner as well as her 3 main passions within running: plant based running, mindset coaching, and working with masters runners . This episode provides insight and application on diet/supplementation, healthy mindset tips, and improving running performance for all ages. Coach Claire has helped hundreds of real...

Low back pain is one of the most common things that any person can experience throughout their lifetime. What makes it so complicated is the many causes that could be contributing to low back pain. And one cause can affect both men and women is pelvic floor dysfunction.  So, in this episode, physical therapist, Dr. Amanda Olson will discuss… How pelvic floor dysfunction can lead to low back pain?...

The running joke is as runners, we are bound to get injured. And while there is an unfortunate amount of runners getting injured each year, one of the reasons is due to the same consistent patterns and mistakes runners fall into. On this episode, physical therapist, Dr. Chris Bayona will discuss… 4 common mistakes runners make that contribute to injury How runners can keep themselves accountable t...

Being connected to your “why” is going to be the central way to stay consistent and enjoy the process. As runners, we are type A, competitive, and perfectionists, and it is easy to get carried away on the performance aspect of running and lose sight to why we do it in the first place.  In this episode, run coach,  Bobby Milioto will discuss   Bobby’s approach as a run coach and how it helps with m...

Nutrition is one of the major, vital pieces to running that can be overlooked, but can also heavily dictate running performance. And this becomes even more true when runners are racing longer distances such as half marathons and marathons. So in this episode, registered dietician, Emily Moore will discuss… Nutrient timing and what that means 3 Parts of Running Nutrition Carbohyrate Fluids Electrol...

Returning from an injury is not easy, and often times, it is known that there is a tremendous amount of physical work you may have to take coming back from it, but  the mental and emotional toll it takes isn’t talked about enough. All 3 aspects are should be talked about together. So, in this episode, physical therapist, Dr. Cat Fitzgerald will discuss… Dr. Cat’s injury story Emotional and mental...

In this episode, were doing things a little differently because I was the guest! Run coach, Stephanie Diaz invited me to be on her podcast, Runners Round Table, where we discussed how to return to running after an injury. This episode covers… Differentiating between a injury vs a niggle  Who is most likely to get injured When is a runner at greater risk of injury  How can a person still feel like...

If you know anything about stress fractures, you know it is a runner’s biggest fear to have. Solely for the reason of putting runners out of commission for an extended period of time. One of the best ways to decrease your chance of ever getting one is to learn about it, so in this episode, Dr. Stephanie Mundt will discuss… What is stress fracture and is it the same as a stress reaction?  What is a...

Tendinitis.. whether that be patellar, achilles,  posterior tibialis.. tendinitis in runners is known as the most common “overuse” injury. But, despite its commonality in so many runners, it does not minimize how debilitating the pain can be, limiting getting some much needed miles in.  In this episode, physical therapist,  Dr. Randi Dahms  What is tendinitis? Risk factors for tendinitis?  What do...

When I started this podcast, I wanted to create a place where runners can go to learn the information to run healthy and strong, but I also wanted it to be a place where runners are excited to keep running and find new reasons to fall in love with the sport.  Finish Line Features is a mini series that highlights runners of all ages, abilities, and distances. Runners will talk about the difference...

Gait or Running Analyses are becoming a popular buzzword in the running community. And as the hype about them increase, the more YOU should know about the benefits and what to look for in a run analyses.  In this episode, physical therapist, running nerd,  and owner of Run DNA, Dr. Doug Adams discusses… What is a Run Analyses  Benefits of Run Analyses What to Look For When Searching For A Provider...

When I started this podcast, I wanted to create a place where runners can go to learn the information to run healthy and strong, but I also wanted it to be a place where runners are excited to keep running and find new reasons to fall in love with the sport. Finish Line Features is a mini series that highlights runners of all ages, abilities, and distances. Runners will talk about the difference t...

When I started this podcast, I wanted to create a place where runners can go to learn the information to run healthy and strong, but I also wanted it to be a place where runners are excited to keep running and find new reasons to fall in love with the sport. On todays episode, we start the first episode of our mini series known as “Finish Line Features.” Finish Line Features is a mini series that...

If you’re looking for a run coach, communication is key. And while at first, it may be difficult to understand what the boundaries are within the relationship, it is actually really important for your run coach to know what is going on in your life.   In this episode, fitness professional and run coach, Amanda Katz will discuss… What makes a successful coaching client relationship? Why communicati...

Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFR) is becoming such a common way to improve strength in the rehab and sports performance world, but is also often used incorrectly.  If you’re a runner coming back from injury or attempting to gain strength while decreasing fatigue, this podcast episode is for you! In this episode, physical therapist, Dr. Scott Greenberg discusses… What is Blood Flow Restriction...

Do you dictate how fast or slow you run depending on your heart rate? Many people are starting to understand that in order to get faster you actually need to run slower, but in order to do that, how are you objectively knowing if you’re running slow enough? Zone training is a popular training method used in triathletes and runners to build endurance and speed. But, did you know in order to success...

When I started this podcast, I wanted to create a place where runners can go to learn the information to run healthy and strong, but I also wanted it to be a place where runners are excited to keep running and find new reasons to fall in love with the sport. On todays episode, we start the first episode of our mini series known as “Finish Line Features.” Finish Line Features is a mini series that...

As a physical therapist, I often similar patterns of common related running injuries… achilles tendinitis, IT Band syndrome, and runners knee to name a few. But, every once in a while, there are complex injuries out there that often go misdiagnosed or mistreated for many years before seeing improvement. If you’re a runner intrigued by complex cases or a runner who feels like you’ve had pain for a...